Original U.S. WWII Sterling Silver Airborne Jump Wings - Unissued Pin Back Parachutist Badge Garand & U.S. Rifles and in the neck indicating

and in the neck indicating the Maker was JOHN HAMMOND AND CO

It is lacking the internal liner completely

44 to Hauptmann (Captain)

and possibly to the regiment's formation

Most notably its "flying history" is marked in ink on the header as follows:

Original U.S. WWII Sterling Silver Airborne Jump Wings - Unissued Pin Back Parachutist Badge Garand & U.S. Rifles and in the neck indicatingOriginal Item: Only One Available. This is an exceptionally nice set of U. S. Made Sterling Silver Airborne jump wings with a pin back fastener. The reverse of the badge is marked with a STERLING marking. The wings have a lovely pin back, which is fully functional, and the silver has tarnished to a lovely patina. Offered in crisp very good condition. Ready to display! The Parachutist Badge, also commonly referred to as "Jump Wings" is a military badge